Morgan Equine
Veterinary and Farrier Hospital


Jessica Morgan, DVM
Dallas W. Morgan, CJF, Dip.WCF

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Current Equine Industry News and Research Topics
Articles of Interest by Jessica Morgan, DVM
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Current Equine Industry News and Research Topics

Horse Bits: Some current research and news“bits” to ponder

Hong Kong to co-host the Equestrian Events for the 2008 Olympic Games.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Will manage the venues of the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Competition, providing facilities for all three events of the program, which is comprised of jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. The equestrian events will be held at the Hong Kong Sports Institute and Penfold Park In Shatin, Beas River Country Club and part of the adjacent Hong Kong Golf Club.

Link between Edotoxemia and Laminitis Risk
Hospitalized horses that have endotexemia are 5 times more likely to develop Laminitis.

Seasonal Fluctuations in Colic incidence confirmed
Two distinct peaks from late march to early April and another in October into November were identified for increased colic occurrence. Large colon displacements peaked in March and October; Epiploic foramen entrapment peaked at the end of December. Grass sickness peaked in late April and Lipomas had no particular season.

No Predictor Found for Red Maple Toxicity Survival
Most horses developed kidney damage, laminitis and/or colic, but there was no link to the odds of survival.

Rib Fractures Common in Foals
The causative trauma probably occurs during the birth process and is not usually a presenting complaint, but the number of foals that are seen with concurrent rib fractures is high. Studies indicate that ill newborns should be evaluated for rib fractures. Ultrasound is 4 times more sensitive than radiography in detecting rib fractures.

Insulin Resistance, Obesity and Inflammatory proteins linked
Initial work at UK has linked the 3 issues and will aid in developing strategy for preventing obesity and insulin resistance.

Dehydration Test Reliable?
The skin pinch/fold test came back with mixed results in accuracy. There was no direct correlation between the results of the skin test and blood parameters on 130 horses. Horses over 15 years were more likely to have positive skin pinches regardless of hydration status. There was a link between heat-stress behaviors (flared nostrils, tripping & increased respiratory rate) and rectal temperature. Moral of the story, get a rectal thermometer.

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Articles of Interest by Jessica Morgan, DVM

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